Mary
Mary

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Mary

2017
Movie
29 min
Croatian

Marinko, an assistant worker in the tow-away service has had visions of Virgin Mary. He does not know what to do with her.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users68%
Director: Abel FerraraGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

French actress Marie lives in Los Angeles and is struggling to escape the shadow of a past controversial role. She confides in her husband and therapist about her internal turmoil, grappling with her identity and the pressures of fame. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the search for meaning amidst personal and professional crises.

Critical Reception

Mary received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising Juliette Binoche's central performance. However, some found the film's narrative fragmented and its themes somewhat opaque. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its artistic ambition and others finding it slow-paced and introspective.

What Reviewers Say

  • Juliette Binoche delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.

  • The film's introspective nature and ambiguous narrative were polarizing.

  • Abel Ferrara's directorial style offers a unique, if challenging, cinematic experience.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated Juliette Binoche's performance and the film's contemplative nature, though some found the plot difficult to follow and the pacing too deliberate.

Fun Fact

The film's exploration of religious themes and personal struggle is a recurring motif in director Abel Ferrara's filmography.

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